Storied lighthouse, constructed on the banks of the Potomac River in 1855, in a quaint park setting.
At a glance
#14 of 17 Historical landmarks in AlexandriaLocalGuideWorld score: 4.61
Rating breakdown
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5 ★73%
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4 ★19%
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3 ★6%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Jones Point Lighthouse?
- Jones Point Lighthouse is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 120 reviews.
- How does Jones Point Lighthouse rank in Alexandria?
- Jones Point Lighthouse is #14 of 17 Historical landmarks in Alexandria by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Jones Point Lighthouse located?
- Alexandria, VA 22314, United States — 1.4 km from the center of Alexandria.
- How can I contact Jones Point Lighthouse?
- Phone: +1 703-289-2500 · Website: nps.gov
While it shows the lighthouse isn't being cared for, the grounds are mowed and clean. It's a beautiful lighthouse with great history. A nice walking trail, bike trail, people fishing, picnic area. The lighthouse is not open to the public.
Alexandria seems to be the location where the Washington DC city started to be founded from. The Lighthouse Is very small, but probably because It was serving a River and did not needed to be very tall.
It’s very cool to see a piece of history that close up and the area is very well maintained. You can walk to it if you like or there is parking about half a mile away near a few playgrounds and outdoor basketball courts. The area is also very popular for walking dogs or going for a jog.
Cool little piece of history. Original tract of Indigenous land - later owned & used for tobacco agriculture by early suffragette Margaret Brent, whom was granted land patent in 1654. Still bears District of Colombia boundary stones marking the nucleus which has become Alexandria, VA.
[according to NPS US Department of Interior placard.]
[according to NPS US Department of Interior placard.]
This is a perfect place to take your date, peaceful and quite. Nice to ride a bike, children friendly
Wonderful place to learn about history and take a relaxing walk. The lighthouse isn't open but you can walk right up to it and take a few lovely photos of it and the river.
My wife and I decided to take the relatively short walk from Old Town to this lighthouse. I didn't look ahead at other reviews, and I have to say I was a little disappointed when I realized this is literally a house with a small rotunda on top serving as a lighthouse. The walk was nice, the scenery is beautiful, but the end result was just a tad underwhelming.
A hidden gem that everyone should check out. Great for kids, family, jogging and bike trails, scenic views and you can have a little picnic on its grounds. Some people go fishing there as well and a huge dog park. Great place to enjoy during the summer. The DC, Maryland, and Virginia boundary is also right there!
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